1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alpine | Rover |
Model | A 610 | P4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |